(1898) 2 5 Fun Small characters obverse, BN AU58BN Certification #34031915, PCGS #174417

Asia ~ Korea ~ Emperor Gwangmu ~ 1st Emperor of Korea when it was on united Country until split in 1945. He was King of Joseon 21 January 1864 – 13 October 1897 at the age of 11 which later formed into Korea. 1897 he became Emperor and reigned in a leadership capacity until 1910. Date of coin also Year 2 on Korean Calendar. Reverse ~ Denomination surrounded by a wreath of Rose of Sharon (left) and plum (right), Plum blossom (Imperial Seal of Korea) above, Obverse Two dragons, date above, denomination below, 1st year of Issue. Yang Empire.